25 Toys to Keep Your Kids Active Indoors
As a stay-at-home-mom of four, I work hard to limit my children’s screentime and keep them active and engaged. Playtime is very essential in the children’s physical, mental, and emotional development.
In particular, research has shown that playing indoors and being active encourages creativity and critical thinking!
With four young kids, I honestly prefer outdoor activities. After a full day at school, they need an outlet for the built-up energy. They need to run, play, and be wild without wrecking the house. However, when weather doesn’t permit, we have to be creative indoors.
Unfortunately, when we are inside, my kids are more likely to crave and beg for more screentime. And the more they get, the more they want. It’s a vicious cycle.
So, with this in mind, I have created the ultimate indoor toy list for kids. This includes 25 toys that will keep children entertained and participating in playtime indoors, rather than staring at a screen.
I especially love this list because we own several of these toys and we have spent hours playing together! They get so excited when mommy gets to play with them! I know they will outgrow wanting to play with me, so I’m soaking it up while it lasts.
So, below is my list of 25 toys to keep your kids active while playing indoors. These toys are best for ages 3-10, depending on developmental level. But my husband and I enjoy these activities too.
After all, age is only relative. 😉 Or so I hear.
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Fabric dart board with “safety darts” so it is safe for walls! Great reviews. For ages 8 years and up, but my four-year-old loves it!
If you buy one, get another. Seriously. My kids love this, and you can build some amazing forts with two boxes. For ages 5 and up.
We received these years ago and all my kids have enjoyed them! This is a STEM toy and for ages 4-8.
This is an 8-in-1 bounce house that includes a climbing wall, basketball hoop, 2 slides, and dart game. For ages 3-10 years.
This is an awesome balance beam for your little gymnasts! Age range is 18 months to 18 years, so you really can get your money’s worth!
This is a great alternative to having soccer balls flying all over the house! For ages 3 years and older.
My boys LOVE to play dodgeball in the house, so this is a great alternative! It’s more like “dodge tag” and is for ages 6 and up.
Tell me you’re from Kentucky, without telling me you’re from Kentucky: CORNHOLE! Fun for toddlers to adults!
Oh, nostalgia! Loved this years ago when I was in school! Get a group of kids and they’ll have hours of fun! For ages 3 and up.
This has football, baseball, basketball, soccer, and darts ALL included. Great for school aged kiddos!
Great for coordination, balance, and strength! This would be fun to play “ground is lava!” For ages 6+.
This would be an awesome addition to family game night! Golf & pool all in one! For ages 6 and up!
This is one of those things that I think, “why didn’t I think of that?” So much fun and will keep toddlers and school aged children busy for hours!
Another nostalgic toy of mine! For ages 6-12, this scooter board will help improve balance and build motor skills.
My boys are NERF gun crazy and LOVE this moving target! Great for ages 3 years and up.
My kids received this 4-in-1 game table last year for Christmas and it has been a hit! For school-aged children.
I spent hours as a child jumping on my pogo stick in my parents’ basement! My kids call it a Popo stick. For children 40-80 lbs, this is the perfect gift for balance and coordination.
We gave these to our boys last Christmas, and they haven’t stopped playing with them. It is even more fun when we get other family members to play! It says for ages 8 and up but my 4 and six year olds play just fine.
This is an addictive juggling game that will improve your coordination. Not for children under three because of small pieces.
My three oldest have these and love to sneak and play spies. Perfect for 3-12 year olds!
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